For many people, cleaning can be a hassle. The laundry, dishes, sweeping, and other household chores can quickly all add up and become overwhelming. For those with limited mobility, housework can be even more difficult. A senior cleaning routine will probably look different as it might take more time and energy. Finding a system that works best for you can help prevent burn out and ensure that all of the tasks that need to do will get done. Cleaning services, as well as different approaches to cleaning, can be beneficial.
If there ever comes a point where you can no longer manage your housework, there are senior housekeeping services to assist with your tasks. Find out more about what specific services are offered by calling us at 850.265.9829.
Ways Seniors Can Manage Their Cleaning Routine
The most important thing to think about before coming up with your senior cleaning schedule is to know your limits. Are you able to clean your whole house or just a room on a weekend? How many days a week are you able to work around the house? By being honest with yourself and following the steps below, your cleaning routine will become significantly easier.
1. Make a Weekly Schedule
Knowing that there is a growing list of housework that needs to get done can get extremely stressful. It can get to the point where it seems like there is just too much to do, and you end up not getting anything done. By splitting up your chores by day as opposed to trying to get everything done at once, you can prevent stress and overworking yourself. It is also important to only give yourself as much as you can handle in a day as well, even if it means only doing one task a day.
2. Keep Organized
The more things that are not where they belong, the longer it takes to get the house clean. You can save a lot of time picking up by making sure you put things back in their designated place after you use them. Instead of keeping important documents on your coffee table, keep them filed in a safe place. Instead of leaving dishes out on the table, move them to the dishwasher or sink after you are done eating so they don’t pile up. These are small but effective steps to not only make your cleaning routine more efficient but also make sure that you know where things are.
3. Hire a Cleaning Service
Hiring a cleaning service can take all of the pressure away of having to do all of the work you may struggle to do yourself. Depending on your financial situation, you can consider having someone come in as often as once a week, or even just once a month. Sometimes even hiring a person to come to clean your house once or twice a year can be a good way to reset yourself. They can help to clean hard-to-reach areas or take care of rooms that have been neglected for a while.
Assistance with Cleaning at Summer’s Landing
Not everyone is able to take care of their house easily. Sometimes a senior cleaning routine might have to include a professional service to help. At Summer’s Landing, we have great housekeeping services to keep your home clean and organized. Our services include:
- Dusting
- Vacuuming
- Doing dishes
- Cleaning bathrooms
We are here to make sure that our residents are not only being cared for by our team of trained professionals but that they are also living in a clean and safe environment. To find out more about what services we can offer you, visit our website or contact us at 850.265.9829.
